Friday, July 3, 2020

Time Machine Trip to July 1900


Kaukauna Times - July 1900

July 6, 1900
The Kaukauna Hardware Co. delivered to John LeClair of the town of Woodville a threshing outfit sold to him. It was one of the largest ever brought to this section of the state, being 18-horse engine and a 36-cylinder separator, with a capacity of 3000 bushel per day.



William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was unanimously placed in nomination as the Democratic candidate for president of the United States.

July 13, 1900
The store of the Kaukauna Hardware Co. on Third Street was entered by thieves sometime during the Monday night and numerous articles taken. As near as can be ascertained about 150 pocket knives, half a dozen revolvers, and several hunting knives were stolen.

Among the improvements being made at the Thilmany plant will be the addition of a 750 horsepower Corliss engine, which will make the whole mill independent of waterpower and allow all departments to be operated in stages of low water.

July 20, 1900
Anton Vandenberg of Kimberly has been held for trial in circuit court on charge of mayhem. It is alleged he bit the finger of James Kelly of Appleton in a fight at a Kimberly dance recently.

The design of the new $5 silver certificates issued last week by the treasury is the head of a typical Indian chief in war paint and feathers.




July 27, 1900
The rural post offices in this and other counties are surely doomed. The department intends to discontinue more than a thousand during the coming year. Farmers will get their mail delivered at their houses and the postal route will radiate from all the larger towns.








Peter Helf of the Helf Bros. Brewing company came near being seriously injured Tuesday. While driving one of their heavy delivery wagons round the corner at Rose Hill struck an obstacle and Mr. Helf was thrown by the roadside. Dr. Tanner was called and revived him. With the exception of bruises on his face he was found all right.



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